- •Isbn 978‐5‐8429‐0533‐1
- •Практическая фонетика английского языка
- •Contents
- •1St year revision
- •Direct address
- •Complex sentences
- •Direct speech
- •Apposition
- •Parenthesis
- •Enumeration
- •Adverbial modifier
- •Exclamations
- •Prepositions
- •Compound sentences
- •Compound verbs
- •14. Alternative questions
- •15. Disjunctive questions
- •Intonation Patterns
- •Read the following dialogues. Express the suggested attitudes.
- •Make up a conversation using the following phrases.
- •Mark the intonation, draw the staves and transcribe the following sentences, dividing into rhythm groups.
- •4. Mark the intonation in the following text and read it.
- •Listen and take b’s part in this conversation. Use a falling tone in each case to show that you agree or have understood.
- •Listen to the conversation again. Say a’s part aloud, using a rising tone on each final phrase to check that b understands.
- •Listen to the conversation. Indicate falling, rising or fall-rising tones on the words in bold. Say the b’s part aloud, using the same tones.
- •Listen to this conversation and notice how the woman verbally encourages the man to keep talking.
- •Listen to the recording, fill in the gaps. Read the text ‘Windsor Castle Tourist Guide’
- •Informational style
- •Informational narrative read aloud
- •May Week in Cambridge
- •Listen, indicate intonation and read the news.
- •Practice reading the following news items.
- •Listen and repeat the French words in coloumn a. Then try to match them with the brief definition in coloumn b. Use the example sentences below the table.
- •Listen to a person speaking about the weather in Montana (in the usa). Write what the person says, but miss out the ‘throw away’ words.
- •Listen to four people. Write their favourite ‘throw away’ words.
- •Underline the ‘throw away’ words in the text. Read the text aloud, saying the underlined expressions fast and in a low voice. Record yourself.
- •Listen to these sentences. Underline ‘throw away’ words.
- •Fill the gaps with the words well or anyway. Then listen and check.
- •Introducing the speaker
- •Prepare to deliver a speech for the situations below. These situations are only described in outline. Use your imagination to supply any details you need.
- •Listen to the presentation, indicate intonation, read the text. Prepare to deliver a presentation of your own.
- •You will hear a woman telling an anecdote. As you listen, notice
- •Use these outlines to tell the anecdotes.
- •Intonation etc.
- •Read the text.
- •Prepare Round-Table-Talk. Chose a role, build up arguments, participate in the discussion.
- •Intonation etc.
- •The chaos
- •Appendix 1
- •Appendix 2 English Vowels
- •Types of reading English vowels
- •English Consonants
- •Номинации
- •Prominent function words
- •Variant 1
- •Variant 2
- •Variant 3
- •Variant 4
- •Variant 5
- •Variant 6
- •Variant 7
- •Variant 8
Variant 1
I haven’t seen her since Sunday.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
I stayed in bed until nearly lunch time.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Who is coming to tea, then.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
It took you four hours to do what?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Pleasant and interesting journey!
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Who does she want to speak to?
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
The doctor says she must stay in bed for two or three days.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Is the furniture in his house modern or old?
That doesn’t matter, does it?
Generally, I come home early.
You couldn’t help it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
When he comes, ask him to wait.
I’m going to leave it to Robert, after all.
Children, look at the blackboard.
Good morning, Mrs Wood.
He said: “The film was excellent.”
“I’m not ready”, he said.
The maid brings a pot of tea, cups, a jug of milk and sugar on the trolley.
About a thousand pounds.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
But do you think it’s likely.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Tom has passed his exam.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Variant 2
Take the cups into the kitchen.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
We haven’t heard from him for ages.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Ten minutes to nine.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
It doesn’t matter all that much.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I rally must be off.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Sorry you’ve been troubled.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I suppose it couldn’t possibly happen again.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Is it a large house or a small one?
Very cold, wasn’t it?
On Sunday, we’ll be at home.
I knew you’d like it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
When the suit is ready, I’ll pay for it.
So you didn’t have any rest, in fact.
Mary, it’s time to get up.
That’s all right, darling.
He said: “Look at the picture.”
“Do you think that’s fair?” she asked.
She put the right number of knives, folks, spoons and glasses for each person.
I hope you had a good game.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I’m terribly hard up!
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Thank you for all you’ve done.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Variant 3
Fancy such a day in July.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
What’s the price of a single ticket?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Whenever you invite me.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Perhaps we’ll go to a restaurant.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Don’t let me detain you, then
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Since you insist.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
We hope to move into our new house this month.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
It’s very difficult, isn’t it?
To tell you the truth, I love it.
I’m awfully sorry.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
If I want to know the time, I look at my watch.
We shall go to the sea, I expect.
Mother, may I go and play football now?
You’re wrong, Jim.
He asked: “What can I do for you?”
“I like your house very much”, he said.
There’s a hair-brush, a comb, a hand-mirror and a powder-box on the dressing table.
Let’s talk to him on the phone.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
What an extraordinary thing.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
And where did you go, I wonder.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)